A simple spit test designed to detect pre-eclampsia in the early stages is being trialed in a UK hospital, reports Cath O’Driscoll in Chemistry & Industry, the magazine of the SCI. The test, which is designed to be used at home, will allow mums-to-be to check for themselves whether they are at risk of the condition, which can be symptomless in the early stages but kills 1000 babies in the UK every year. The test is expected to be more reliable than the traditional blood pressure and urine tests conducted in GPs’ offices and hospitals. >>> Discuss This Story
